RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Northern Nevada Public Health on Friday reported an outbreak of Shigellosis, an sickness that causes folks to have diarrhea.
Since late October there have been no less than 14 circumstances and 9 hospitalizations, NNPH reported. The company expects the precise variety of circumstances to be larger.
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory evaluation and epidemiologic investigation suggests most circumstances are among the many homeless.
“There is presently a low threat of transmission to the general public at massive,” NNPH stated in an announcement.
Shigellosis (pronounced “shih-guh-low-suhs”) is an intestinal an infection that causes diarrhea, typically bloody, plus fever, abdomen ache and the sensation of the necessity to move a stool even when the bowels are empty, NNPH stated.
Shigellosis may be unfold by coming into contact with the fecal matter of an contaminated individual, consuming or ingesting contaminated meals or water or by sexual contact.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Shigellosis may be troublesome to deal with. Tips embrace:
- Hand Hygiene: Wash fingers continuously with cleaning soap and water for no less than 20 seconds after utilizing the bathroom, earlier than making ready meals, and after caring for a sick individual.
- Avoid Food Preparation and Recreational Water: If you assume you’ve got Shigellosis or come into contact with it, don’t put together or share meals with others, and keep away from swimming in swimming pools, lakes, or different leisure water sources whereas symptomatic and for no less than two weeks after restoration.
- Safe Sex Practices: Refrain from sexual exercise (vaginal, anal, oral) throughout sickness and for 2 weeks following restoration. Safe sexual practices embrace utilizing obstacles like condoms or dental dams and washing fingers after touching used obstacles. Sex toys ought to be washed earlier than and after use with cleaning soap and water.
- Stay Home from Work or School: Avoid work (particularly in meals service, healthcare, or childcare), faculty, or daycare till cleared by public well being authorities.
Individuals with signs are inspired to hunt medical care.
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